Corporate Accountant

Job title : Corporate Accountant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $120,000 - $135,000 + Superannuation
Contact name : Bec Close
Contact email : rclose@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1741657
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established Australian property development and project management organisation with a strong track record of delivering residential communities across key growth corridors. With a growing project pipeline and a collaborative leadership team, the business offers a stable and fast-paced environment where finance plays a critical role in supporting commercial decisions and ongoing growth.

The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO and Directors, the Corporate Accountant will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations across a multi-entity group structure. This is a broad, hands-on role that will suit a commercially minded accountant who enjoys working across both transactional and management accounting responsibilities while partnering closely with key stakeholders across the business.
Responsibilities
  • Process invoices and manage end-of-month accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
  • Prepare and process payroll, employee expense reimbursements and superannuation payments
  • Complete daily bank reconciliations and maintain director credit card reconciliations
  • Prepare month-end reconciliations across all accounts, including intercompany loan accounts
  • Maintain the general ledger and perform balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist with the preparation and maintenance of monthly and annual budgets and cash flow forecasts
  • Support FBT requirements and liaise with external tax agents and consultants
  • Partner with project teams to provide financial support across active developments
  • Work closely with the CEO and Directors on financial reporting, commercial insights and strategic initiatives
  • Assist with ad-hoc accounting projects and continuous process improvement initiatives
The Candidate
  • Minimum 4 years' accounting experience within a commercial or professional services environment
  • Completed CA or CPA qualifications 
  • Experience working within multi-entity environments and managing intercompany transactions
  • Previous exposure to property, construction, development or business services environments will be advantageous however not essential
  • Experience using MYOB and/or Xero
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
  • Proactive, adaptable and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
  • Attractive salary package of $120,000 - $135,000 + super
  • Direct exposure to the CEO and Directors, providing valuable commercial and strategic experience beyond a traditional accounting role
  • Broad scope across financial operations, project accounting, cash flow management and business partnering within a growing organisation
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. For further enquiries, feel free to contact Bec Close at: rclose@sharpandcarter.com.au